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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,160.40, 307,567.80 and 106,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,160.40, 307,567.80 and 106,664.40 is: 159,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,160.40 : 307,567.80 = 106,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,160.40/307,567.80 = 106,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,160.40x = 307,567.80 × 106,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,160.40x = 32,806,534,846.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806,534,846.32/205,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,906.76

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